Rooted in Nature Summer Camp – NSD Week 2
Monday, June 16, 2025 – Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm –
Week 2: June 16th – 20th (no camp June 19th) Rooted in Nature Summer Camp is hosted at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for incoming 3rd – 6th graders. This week is offered at no cost and is reserved for students enrolled in National School District. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, hands-on garden activities, and tasty cooking lessons! We are excited to welcome your summer camper for a week of fun and hands-on learning! Spots are limited, sign up today!
Open Gardens
Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm –
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Youth Community Leadership Internship
Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Join us at Olivewood Gardens for an 8-week Youth Community Leadership Program! This program is for High School students who wants to gain skills and knowledge surrounding community engagement, food systems and social justice. The program culminates in a project proposal to create change in our community. Interns will: Learn about different aspects of their local food system, Learn about civic and community engagement, Create and engage in a community listening forum, Design and create a project proposal based on community input
Garden Explorers July: Senses!
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am –
Celebrate Summer with sunflower Senses in the Garden! This month, our Garden Explorers will embark on a sensory adventure—seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching the vibrant life in our garden. From curious critters to fragrant flowers and juicy fruits, nature will come alive in exciting new ways.
Sign up your K–6th grader today for a day full of discovery, fun, and outdoor exploration!
Chefcitos July: Pizza Party! 10am
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –
Join us this month for another garden-based cooking adventure! Chefcitos will:
harvest from our garden
bake garden veggie pizzas
blend refreshing summer smoothies &
work collaboratively with new friends!
Spots fill quickly – register today!
Family Gardening Class
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –
Looking to get the whole family outside, enjoying the sun and exploring the plants? In July we’re offering a Family Gardening Class! From soil to seeds and fruit to harvest, bring the whole family for a hands-on day of learning to grow a garden! Reserve your spot today!
Chefcitos July: Pizza Party! 1pm
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –
Join us this month for another garden-based cooking adventure! Chefcitos will:
harvest from our garden
bake garden veggie pizzas
blend refreshing summer smoothies &
work collaboratively with new friends!
Spots fill quickly – register today!
Open Gardens
Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm –
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Local Catch: Poke Class
Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm –
Our Local Catch Poke Class takes place this Saturday, July 19th, from 3:30pm to 6pm. Emily Miller (@fishfulfuture) and Dr. Simona Augyte from California Sea Grant will be guest instructors to guide you through a recipe from the new cookbook San Diego Seafood: Then & Now (@discovercaseafood). We will be using tuna, opah, or yellowtail, depending on what’s available from our fishermen this week, and Dr. Augyte will be blessing us with fresh ogo, an edible seaweed commonly used in traditional poke recipes – which she has been cultivating as part of her work as Aquaculture Specialist for CA Sea Grant (@caseagrant). Come and learn about the unique importance of San Diego seafood while getting hands-on with these special ingredients!
Day of Play 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm –
Join us for Day of Play, a FREE, family-friendly celebration of gardening, cooking, and community! This interactive outdoor event features hands-on activities for all ages—dig in the garden, whip up healthy recipes, and explore the natural world together.
Hosted by Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center and our incredible community partners, this event is all about learning through play, making healthy choices, and connecting with nature. Don’t miss this day of fun, food, and family—let’s grow healthy together!
